In January 2023, Governor Phil Murphy directed the NJ DOT to update its Complete Streets policy to include design practices for neurodivergent people, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual and development disabilities.
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Medicaid waivers curb disenrollment among autistic young adults
Autistic young adults in the United States are more likely to lose their Medicaid coverage if they live in a state that doesn’t provide waivers than if they live in one that does, according to a new study. Some states use the waivers to extend services to people...
Satisfying Transportation Needs Will Improve Quality of Life for Adults on Autism Spectrum
An integrated approach to providing access to reliable and safe transportation is needed for adults on the autism spectrum and their families, according to a new Rutgers study that offers recommendations for removing barriers to better mobility. The Rutgers report...
Rutgers Researchers Awarded Research Grant from the New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism
Dr. Deva Deka, Assistant Director of Research and Senior Research Specialist Andrea Lubin of the Bloustein School’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC), along with Cecilia Feeley of Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) have...
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